WESTERN Isles MP Angus MacNeil is writing to Loganair and Transport Scotland asking for details of the Glasgow to Barra schedule following Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s decision to remove the Barra to Benbecula flights, resulting in Barra losing half its flights.
NewsToday is Scottish Parliament Day in the Western Isles (15th March) and Presiding Officer, Tricia Marwick, has made her first ever visit to the area along with a host of fellow MSPs.
NewsThe 4.20pm Leverburgh to Berneray ferry will be departing today (Thursday, March 14th) earlier than scheduled.
NewsThe search is on for top health workers and teams across the Western Isles as the Scottish Health Awards 2012 open for nominations.
NewsAs part of Samaritans’ annual awareness day 24:7, volunteers from Western Isles branch are preparing for the arrival of David Exley, a Samaritans volunteer, who is motorcycling around the UK and Ireland to raise awareness of the charity.
NewsEnvironment Minister Stewart Stevenson will visit South Uist tomorrow (Thursday) and islanders will highlight to him the need for more funds for coastal protection works.
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